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[Andrew O]

Thanks, Should be an update in the next few days, Stay tunned

[Andrew O]

Well i havnt updated in a while due to varies things such as whether, family, Christmas etc
Any way i havnt done any welding recently because of the weather
So I've started work on the Engine
I have removed the Head and Clutch so they can be done.
Now I'm prepping it for painting
Heres some snaps -

Mins now at the top of the drive for easier access -

Pistons all nice and clean -


Core plugs removes as there being replaced -


Getting all the rust of the Block and cleaning up the Gear Box -


Same story on the back -


Didn't realise how light the Bell housing was until i took it off. Im drilling hoses in it purely because it looks good ( Not done yet ) -


This isn't really related but i love my gasket case so much I've just got to show you -


Thats about it for now.
The deadline is still for my 17th Birthday in May so I'm going to be flat out
PLEASE let me know what you think weather its negative or positive, i just really want your opinions
Stay tuned for more updates

[Andrew O]

Anyone actually reading this thread ?

[stretch tech]

hi, liking the progress...keep it up.

spooky that...i'm restoring a mini 30 too (but it's a cherry red model),i'm aiming to get mine done for my 17th in may as well...

hope you get it done in time

Rhys

[grahama]

Hi,

looking good but how did you clean the pistons?? there is a gap down the cylinders, although small, but stuff could get down there !!

Graham

[stretch tech]

Hi,

looking good but how did you clean the pistons?? there is a gap down the cylinders, although small, but stuff could get down there !!

Graham

+ exhaust gasses so pressure build up in the sump/gearbox which could lead to oil being blown out of the dipstick or breather and loss of power output

[jim4eva]

...yes

[Andrew O]

hi, liking the progress...keep it up.

spooky that...i'm restoring a mini 30 too (but it's a cherry red model),i'm aiming to get mine done for my 17th in may as well...

hope you get it done in time

Rhys

Ill have a look at your thread

in a bit

Hi,

looking good but how did you clean the pistons?? there is a gap down the cylinders, although small, but stuff could get down there !!

Graham

I used some WD 40 and some wet and dry and i was very carefully to clean the gaps down the sides of the pistons.
Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it

[Andrew O]

Just a qucik update today.
Ive been refurbing more ancillaires today and they are looking mighty fine
I have also started painting the engine, Anyway ill let the photos do the talking -

Dizzy being sprayed -



Dizzy all finished and looking very smart -



Cant remeber what this does ( Think its for the clutch ) but also looking smart -



Engine in etch primer -



PLEASE give your comments as i feel like im talking to myself here.

My aim is to have the front end on in the next few weeks so stay tunned for regualr updates.

[Andrew O]

The engines coming along nicley, The new core plugs are in and the block is painted.
I also stripped down the servo and that is now being sprayed
The cylinder head has been sent of to be skimmed and have new valve guides installed.





Any comments ??

[Andrew O]

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[ToM 2012]

very good keep it up whats the final look you going for ? thanks tom

[Andrew O]

very good keep it up whats the final look you going for ? thanks tom

Thanks very much, Nice to know someones reading this.
Its going to be sprayed black and de bumpered with 5x12 Superlights

[nev_payne]

Check most project pages pal - unless you're a small celebrity in these parts, it's pretty much your personal diary. Don't demand attention, you'll shun the viewers.

In any case, what you've done so far is great work. Can't wait to see the engine in good order - any mods to the gearbox?

[ToM 2012]

nice when you rekon it will be finished? and also what did you clean your subframes with and what paint did you use as im at this stage now on my project thanks tom